In 7 Days to Die, bows and crossbows are quiet weapons that stay useful from the early game all the way to the late game, but with only a limited number of them available, some players may find themselves wanting more. The “Brazmock Archery Mod” is a weapon mod that greatly broadens those bow-based options.
What kind of mod is it?
Created by Azmosworld, this is a mod in the Weapons category that adds bows and crossbows, along with the arrows and bolts (crossbow arrows) used with them. According to the description, it adds 3 bows, 3 crossbows, 9 arrows, and 9 crossbow bolts.
The bows added are the “Fletchers Bow,” “Recurve Bow,” and “Hybrid Compound Bow,” while the crossbows are the “Primitive Crossbow,” “Recurve Crossbow,” and “Hybrid Compound Crossbow.” The models (appearances) currently seem to reuse the vanilla ones, so it’s probably best to think of this as primarily an expansion on the performance side.
Note that it has been updated for game version 1.0, and it appears there are two versions available: the full-featured “Brazmocks Archery Mod,” and the simpler “Brazmocks Bow Mod,” which adds only bows.
Main features
- How easily arrows/bolts can be recovered is determined by the “shaft material.” Depending on the shaft material—wood, aluminum, carbon fiber, and so on—the chance that an arrow sticks in a zombie and remains (i.e., can be recovered) changes.
- In the example given in the description, a wooden shaft with a stone arrowhead starts at a 45% stick chance, rising by 5% for each grade of arrowhead (iron 50%, steel 55%, carbon steel 60%). An aluminum shaft starts even higher at 60%, so the material makes a difference.
- Adds a new element, the “Electric String Mod.” Like the special attack of the stun baton, it is said to give a chance to electrocute and stun zombies.
Installation tips
- As with typical mods, you’ll likely install it by placing the downloaded contents into the
Modsfolder. We recommend backing up your save data before installing. - The author recommends starting a new game. Adding it to an existing save may reset your progression.
- Conversely, players are cautioned not to load a save that has been played with this mod while the mod is removed. Doing so likewise appears to affect your data.
- It is currently incompatible with the “Sorcery Mod,” so it’s safest to avoid using them together.
Who it’s for
- Players who enjoy quiet, melee-avoidant playstyles using bows and crossbows as their main weapons
- Players who want to carefully choose arrow materials and arrowheads, building things out down to recovery efficiency
- Players who want to add a little variety to the vanilla weapon lineup
On the other hand, if you want to carry an existing save over as-is, or if you’re hoping for a visual overhaul, it’s probably best to check how well the mod’s design fits your needs before installing. For details and the latest compatibility status, please check the Nexus mod page.